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Celebrating the Spirit of Africa and the prowess of the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior bakkie
Join us as we recount exhilarating experiences at the Spirit of Africa 4x4 driving challenge, tackling speed and technical obstacles in the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior and discovering the thrill of competition.
Isuzu Motors SA president calls for government support to unlock new opportunities
Isuzu Motors South Africa's President Billy Tom discusses the company's growth prospects in Africa, the challenges posed by global elections, and the need for improved intra-African trade to boost the automotive industry.
JAC Motors' T9 bakkie sets new South African 24-hour endurance record
Adventurer Danie Botha and his team have successfully broken the 15-year-old South African 24-hour endurance record for commercial vehicles, showcasing the reliability of JAC Motors' T9 bakkie.
Ford South Africa reveals the 2025 NWM Rally-Raid Championship Ranger: performance meets innovation
Ford South Africa has launched the new Neil Woolridge Motorsport Rally-Raid Championship Ranger for the 2025 season, renewing its partnership with Castrol EDGE and introducing new teams and sponsors
Get ready, South Africa! Chery's all-new Himla double-cab bakkie is on its way
Chery has unveiled its all-new Himla double cab bakkie at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, featuring advanced hybrid technology and set to launch in South Africa in 2026
Nissan Navara Warrior bakkie sets new Guinness world record for longest off-road journey
A team of motoring enthusiasts has written the South African-built Nissan Navara Warrior into the Guinness Book of World Records, completing an unprecedented 1,480km continuous off-road journey through some of South Africa's most challenging terrain. The record-setting vehicle, freshly launched to the local market and manufactured at Nissan's Rosslyn plant, proved its extraordinary capability by conquering the demanding conditions without a single mechanical issue
The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: South Africa's latest double cab bakkie with attitude
The new Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior joins South Africa's premium bakkie lineup with enhanced off-road capabilities, locally engineered modifications, and aggressive styling. We put it through its paces at Piesangkloof to see if it lives up to the competition
Ford's Silverton plant in South Africa exclusively makes Ranger hybrid bakkies for global markets
Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant in South Africa has begun full-scale production of the new Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant step in the company's sustainability journey. As the exclusive global production hub for this model, the upgraded facility will supply international markets while showcasing Ford's commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing
GWM's new P-300 bakkie: a stylish rival to Toyota and Ford
Can the GWM P-300 take on the powerhouses in South Africa's bakkie market with a new engine, luxury amenities, and advanced safety features?
REVIEW: New Mitsubishi Triton Xtreme brings sporty vibes to the double cab bakkie segment
Though lacking a competitive edge in some areas, the Mitsubishi Triton's agreeable driving experience, exciting looks and reasonable price tag make it a worthy contender in the double cab space.
First spy shots of ‘new’ Toyota Hilux shows 2026 model could be an extensive facelift
Spy shots emanating from Thailand imply that the upcoming Toyota Hilux could be an extensive facelift of the existing model.
Kia’s Tasman will be a bold new bakkie contender when it arrives in 2025
Say what you want but the Kia Tasman double cab certainly isn’t a wallflower.
South Africa will be among the first countries to receive the facelifted Peugeot Landtrek
The updated bakkie boasts numerous design changes inside and out, and some markets will also receive a brand new 2. 2-litre Multijet turbodiesel engine.
Bold new Mitsubishi Triton lands in SA - here’s what you need to know about the range and pricing
Mitsubishi is kicking things off with a comprehensive line-up including two single cab models and nine double cabs. Here’s what they have to offer:
South Africa is bakkie country - but could these five new players disrupt the status quo?
There aren’t many countries that rival South Africa when it comes to enthusiasm for the humble, or once humble, bakkie. And things are set to get even more exciting in the next two years.
Long-term Update: Ford Ranger Tremor provides traffic confidence
It’s astounding how the size and type of vehicle determines people's attitude towards you on the road.
Has Kia taken things too far with the Tasman bakkie? Mzansi reacts
Kia has broken the mould with its new one-tonner, which is due to hit South African showrooms in 2025. But is it too polarising for local bakkie fans?
Would you like to see something like this Aussie-developed Isuzu D-Max Blade in SA?
When it comes to localised special edition ‘utes’ Australia has some very interesting machinery and Isuzu’s new D-Max Blade is the latest to come from Walkinshaw’s garage.
Chery reveals Hilux-rivalling bakkie, and it looks set to reach South Africa by 2026
It didn’t take Chery long to become a formidable player in the SUV space and now the Chinese auto giant is vying for a slice of the double cab bakkie action.
Long-Term Update: Feature-rich Ford Ranger Tremor makes for easy Drakensberg trip
Five adults and quite a bit of luggage were no match for the Ranger Tremor, on a trip to the 2024 CHOC Sani walk.
Kia Tasman bakkie teased again as reveal draws nearer for Korea’s Hilux rival
It won’t be long before Kia fully reveals its new Tasman one-tonne bakkie to the world. Here’s what we know about it so far: